reproduction

/ˌɹiːpɹəˈdʌkʃən/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: reproductions

Sense 1

Meaning · English

The act of reproducing new individuals biologically.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

quá trình sinh sản sinh học

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Noun

Examples

Many genes with reproductive roles also have antibacterial and immune functions, which indicate that the threat of microbial attack on the sperm or egg may be a major influence on rapid evolution during reproduction.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

The act of making copies.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

quá trình tạo bản sao

Machine-translated — suggest a fix

Noun

Examples

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Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “reproduction” mean?

The act of reproducing new individuals biologically.

Is “reproduction” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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